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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,745

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $5,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,963

Nissan Altima 3.5 SR   
Difference: $6,482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,835 $25,110
Base Invoice $35,325 $23,272
Rear spoiler 375  
Technology Package   1,780
Premium Package   2,380
Sport Package   2,370
Door sill trim plates   170
Floor mats   175
Rear spoiler 300  
Technology Package   1,543
Premium Package   2,064
Sport Package   2,056
Door sill trim plates   134
Floor mats   134
Options (change) 375 6,875
Options (change) 300 5,931
Destination 820 760
Total Price $38,030 $32,745
Total Invoice $36,445 $29,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,839
Model Year20162011
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionS6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$38,030$32,745
Adjustments for Features-4,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,185$32,745
Total Invoice$36,445$29,963
Adjustments for Features-4,6430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,802$29,963

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162011
ModelPassatAltima
TrimV6 SEL Premium3.5 SR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,740$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6430

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20162011
ModelPassatAltima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in109.3 in
Length191.6 in190.7 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height58.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,481 lb.3,357 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested75095%
Total Not Requested405%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Rear air vents100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
USB port25Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222586%
Total Not Requested35014%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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